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garcia knows that his monthly money orders won't avert fiscal cliff. but that's not the message he is sending to congress. >> to really solve the 16 trillion dollar national debt, you have to sacrifice. >> reporter: politicians talk about kicking the can down the road. one american has decided that road has to end. and it might as well be here. c. n, san antonio -- cnn, san and he toneo texas. >> -- san antonio texas. >> i think it's great if you feel like tough could something, go ahead and do it. >> he is doing something instead of complaining about it. >> exactly. >>> stay with us this morning. we will find ways to keep warm when temperatures dip and it turns out. [audio not understandable] >> how zoo keepers helped to keep the animals warm and the treats they enjoyed. >> and she spans 3 feet and weighs 170 pound and the new tightel this great dane holds and her owner says it's a honor. 170 pound. >> the owner was wearing matching colors. watch. let's say you want to get ahead in your career. how do you get from here... to here? at university of pho
garcia knows that his monthly money orders won't avert fiscal cliff. but that's not the message he is sending to congress. >> to really solve the 16 trillion dollar national debt, you have to sacrifice. >> reporter: politicians talk about kicking the can down the road. one american has decided that road has to end. and it might as well be here. c. n, san antonio -- cnn, san and he toneo texas. >> -- san antonio texas. >> i think it's great if you feel like tough could...
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who they believe -- fiscal cliff mess and americans are doing the same. who they believe is to blame. >>> a local port could have a impact on the economy. >> they take on the bengals on sunday but today you can get your hands on rains playoff -- ravens playoff game tickets. we will give you details you need on this friday i am megan pringle. >> i am charley crowson. big story not only the ravens playing in cincinnati but weather in baltimore. >> a lot of people will be traveling on the road so we will find out what to expect but first let's go over to mike masco to see what to look out for. >> we have snow coming our way. into the 30s 40 up towards the north and west. right around the freezing mark and a northwesterly wind feeling like it's into the 20s in many locations. looing at bel air feeling likeit's 24. cecil county a winter weather advisory that will be expanded into the sit ye. -- city. we will talk about the storm and break into snow totals but first traffic maps to see what's going on the roads. lauren cook is the gal to do it. >> reporter: i w
who they believe -- fiscal cliff mess and americans are doing the same. who they believe is to blame. >>> a local port could have a impact on the economy. >> they take on the bengals on sunday but today you can get your hands on rains playoff -- ravens playoff game tickets. we will give you details you need on this friday i am megan pringle. >> i am charley crowson. big story not only the ravens playing in cincinnati but weather in baltimore. >> a lot of people will...
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new hope for a deal to avoid going off the fiscal cliff. if president obama will meet with congressional leaders later today. danielle leigh is in washington with more on the rush for a deal. >> president obama and congressional leaders need to make progress, and today's last met afternoon meeting at the white house could be a final opportunity. >> mcconnell seemed to give an indication that maybe, just maybe, the president might make a new offer giving -- getting toward the 11th-hour. >> off without a deal that cuts of the debt, taxes will go up on every worker next week. the extension to of unemployment benefits expires and deep spending cuts set in, threatening another recession. >> it really upsets me because the government is a blow to be working for the people and i don't see that. >> despite what is at stake, senators came back early only to engage in another round of bickering. >> republicans have bent over backwards. we stepped way, way out of our comfort zone. >> we wanted an agreement. but we had no takers. >> we are in the same
new hope for a deal to avoid going off the fiscal cliff. if president obama will meet with congressional leaders later today. danielle leigh is in washington with more on the rush for a deal. >> president obama and congressional leaders need to make progress, and today's last met afternoon meeting at the white house could be a final opportunity. >> mcconnell seemed to give an indication that maybe, just maybe, the president might make a new offer giving -- getting toward the...
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is just hours away from going over that fiscal cliff. without a deal before midnight, americans will be bringing in this new year with sweeping tax hikes and swing -- a tactic -- and cuts. >> >> t . >> i hope that they can work together and realize that this is affecting everyone. >> both chambers will reconvene this morning at whichthat they k together and realize that this is affecting everyone. >> both chambers will reconvene this morning at which point, there are just 12 hours left until this deadline. >> whatboth chambers will recone this morning at which point, there are just 12 hours left until this deadline. >> what are lawmakers working on today? >> we understand that senator harry reid, the majority leader, will what are lawmakers workingn today? >> we understand that senator harry reid, the majority leader, will reintroduce the pre fiscal cliff, maryland would be hit hard with hundreds of millions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs lost. >> if america falls off that fiscal cliff, maryland would be hit hard with hundreds
is just hours away from going over that fiscal cliff. without a deal before midnight, americans will be bringing in this new year with sweeping tax hikes and swing -- a tactic -- and cuts. >> >> t . >> i hope that they can work together and realize that this is affecting everyone. >> both chambers will reconvene this morning at whichthat they k together and realize that this is affecting everyone. >> both chambers will reconvene this morning at which point, there...
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he and lawmakers will try to prevent the economy from going over the fiscal cliff. anyone who has not taken advantage of the homestead tax credit better act fast. if you have two days left to save hundreds of dollars at tax time. postmarked by december 31, or you will have to wait another year. its stems from legislation enacted in 2007 by the state general assembly. homeowners must apply to maintain eligibility for the credit. still ahead, aerial volunteers spent the holiday serving others. an organization will help keep hundreds and warmer this winter. and that when a missouri school did to put a smile back on their custodian's face. >> the weather is going to turn active as we had through the next of the week. partly to mostly cloudy. 36 at the airport. excuse me, sir i'm gonna have to ask you to power down your little word game. i think your friends will understand. oh no, it's actually my geico app...see? ...i just uh paid my bill. did you really? from the plane? yeah, i can manage my policy, get roadside assistance, pretty much access geico 24/7. sounds a litt
he and lawmakers will try to prevent the economy from going over the fiscal cliff. anyone who has not taken advantage of the homestead tax credit better act fast. if you have two days left to save hundreds of dollars at tax time. postmarked by december 31, or you will have to wait another year. its stems from legislation enacted in 2007 by the state general assembly. homeowners must apply to maintain eligibility for the credit. still ahead, aerial volunteers spent the holiday serving others. an...
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. >> reporter: and marylanders tell us gas prices, airfare not even the proverbial looming fiscal cliff will stop them from seeing their loved ones. and aaa says holiday travel for both christmas and new year's officially kicks off this weekend. reporting live in baltimore county, eyewitness news. >> kristy, thank you. >>> this marks the fourth consecutive year holiday travel will increase nationwide and of course here in maryland. >>> updating the breaking news from last hour, hundreds of homes near the baltimore city line dealing with water problems right now because of a contractor struck a waterline for a water tank on simmons avenue. about 2600 homes in that region have water pressure problems or no water tonight. crews have isolated the break. they are making repairs right now. >>> well, what a fabulous change in the weather in the last 24 hours. a live look outside right now. the fog is long since gone. it was a very nice december evening. there is santa again. every night he is somewhere different. the guy gets around. wjz is live with coverage. bob. >> that guy gets around, doe
. >> reporter: and marylanders tell us gas prices, airfare not even the proverbial looming fiscal cliff will stop them from seeing their loved ones. and aaa says holiday travel for both christmas and new year's officially kicks off this weekend. reporting live in baltimore county, eyewitness news. >> kristy, thank you. >>> this marks the fourth consecutive year holiday travel will increase nationwide and of course here in maryland. >>> updating the breaking news...
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what you're talking about is where we solve this fiscal cliff by creating another fiscal cliff down the road is totally immature. it lacks political courage. we know what needs to be done, and let's get it done over the next three weeks. the options are not going to change. >> would you call on your party not to mount that sort of opposition to the president if he specifies how he's going to restructure medicare? >> i think that both -- look, i have laid out in great detail very painful cuts to medicare. i just did it in a 242-page bill that i have shared with the white house, shared with boehner, shared with mcconnell, in order to move us beyond this silly debate that's taking place. the fact is, claire knows this and i know this. there are serious reforms that have to take place in medicare for our country to become solvent. >> well, we have to be careful. and you're right about this, david. what is really irresponsible, that $716 billion, that was low-hanging fruit. that was fluff in the medicare system, savings that we had to recover. and by the way, it's the same savings that was i
what you're talking about is where we solve this fiscal cliff by creating another fiscal cliff down the road is totally immature. it lacks political courage. we know what needs to be done, and let's get it done over the next three weeks. the options are not going to change. >> would you call on your party not to mount that sort of opposition to the president if he specifies how he's going to restructure medicare? >> i think that both -- look, i have laid out in great detail very...
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we will have the latest on the fiscal cliff in a live report. a new study takes a look at the relationship between guns and mental illness. jim miller cracks open what we need to know in the wake of the sandy hook massacre. one year in review from the shooting on the first day of school in perry hall to the stunning performance of michael phelps and the olympics. we look at the highest and lowest moments in 2012. now, you're maryland lottery pick 3 and pick 4 numbers. ♪ ♪ >> ♪ ♪ ♪ >> 832 1-1-0-3. >> the pick 4 number is 11 03. >> how does the years they've looked? >> mostly dry and maybe a quick sprinkle or florid but tomorrow is a 30% chance of a wintry mix. we're not talking any accumulation. it gets colder by wednesday and a mere 44 the next couple of days. >> so much. we hope you have a safe and happy new year. thank you for joining us. >> be sure to watch again at 5:00. have a great today.
we will have the latest on the fiscal cliff in a live report. a new study takes a look at the relationship between guns and mental illness. jim miller cracks open what we need to know in the wake of the sandy hook massacre. one year in review from the shooting on the first day of school in perry hall to the stunning performance of michael phelps and the olympics. we look at the highest and lowest moments in 2012. now, you're maryland lottery pick 3 and pick 4 numbers. ♪ ♪ >> ♪ ♪...
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cliff because the fiscal cliff compass more than just taxes. you've got the quester and the unemployment insurance. the republicans and democrats know that they can't afford to go back in a recession at this point and the republicans are going to get blamed for it. the taxes still increased and y'all promised not to do that and on the other hand, if they make a deal now, they can go back and say look, we're not in total control. we only control the one branch of government so we made a deal to keep the taxes, you know, low on 98% of the country and that's to win. and as far as the sequester, the afford to lose all those military jobs. that's 100 million jobs possibly lost. and then you've got the unemployment, you know, two million people unemployment, they can't afford not to have that revenue injected into the system so i believe come monday, they're going to have a deal. i believe it. there's not -- they are not -- i'm going to guarantee you you guys. host: eve got a guarantee from antonio. joseph rosenberg who makes a living researching thi
cliff because the fiscal cliff compass more than just taxes. you've got the quester and the unemployment insurance. the republicans and democrats know that they can't afford to go back in a recession at this point and the republicans are going to get blamed for it. the taxes still increased and y'all promised not to do that and on the other hand, if they make a deal now, they can go back and say look, we're not in total control. we only control the one branch of government so we made a deal to...
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on the . - fiscal cliff. p3 f you're writing a letter to santa....forget the pen and find out the sites you can visit o make and ppst your holiddy wiss list. a record in the making in the midwest...why residentss re notthappy about being part of 3 --adblib weather tt-- the midwest may be seeing record bbeaking snow fall. in pprts of miinesota, four tt six inchee of snow is already on the ground, and up to fourteen inches is fooecast. the cities of minneapolis and t. ppul have officially declared the season's first snow emergency. ssveral pozen flights out offthe twin citiis airport were anceled. the ational weather serviie ssys tte snow will enn today ...hen temperaturee -- reect o story --an ugly day today... the rain has just continued into the work week....when will we see the vytas reid has answers in his - fiist forecast... 3 &&p p new tonightt t 5:30...a shooting aboard a metro bus leaves one woman dead andda believed the woman and shooter knew each other. 3but ext... how how teenage pictiis of violence feel the pffects... as ttey get older. we're here! [ giggling ] these days, no
on the . - fiscal cliff. p3 f you're writing a letter to santa....forget the pen and find out the sites you can visit o make and ppst your holiddy wiss list. a record in the making in the midwest...why residentss re notthappy about being part of 3 --adblib weather tt-- the midwest may be seeing record bbeaking snow fall. in pprts of miinesota, four tt six inchee of snow is already on the ground, and up to fourteen inches is fooecast. the cities of minneapolis and t. ppul have officially...
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the fiscal cliff. lawmakers saw it coming but didn't bother to pay attention until after the election. had they put politics aside and dealt with it earlier who knows how strong the economy would be right now. >> coming up, a five-days for a woman. she gets the news she has been waiting to hear on her missing teen daughter. >>> and we are taking a look back at the year. the most outstanding student athletes of the year. >>> those and more coming up at six. now a preview of world news at 6:30. >> coming up, american companies saying thank you. thank you america for make this a great made in america christmas. . >>> you have heard of downward facing dog? even if you haven't chances are your children have. we have more on the latest craze for children. yoga. >> reporter: some say yoga is the fattest growing sport in the nation with 20 million practicing regularly. the latest trend is an ever growing number are pint sized. >> there are classes for kids of all ages from baby up to teens. there are even clas
the fiscal cliff. lawmakers saw it coming but didn't bother to pay attention until after the election. had they put politics aside and dealt with it earlier who knows how strong the economy would be right now. >> coming up, a five-days for a woman. she gets the news she has been waiting to hear on her missing teen daughter. >>> and we are taking a look back at the year. the most outstanding student athletes of the year. >>> those and more coming up at six. now a preview...
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it is important to avoid the fiscal cliff and to do it the right way. >> reporter: doing it the right with a depends on who you are speaking to. i asked chris van hollen what happens if the white house and republicans in congress cannot reach a deal by january 1st. >> it doesn't necessarily mean january 2nd the world falls apart. but what it does mean is, if you go into january, deeply into january without having resolved these issues, taxes will go up across the board on everybody. that is a big tax increase. >> reporter: and deep across the board spending cuts in defense and other areas of the federal government. >> the plans that the white house has talked about thus far, they couldn't pass either house of the congress. >> reporter: president obama says he will not sign a bill without a tax increase on incomes over $250,000. he met with a room full of ceos in washington today. >> i know that many of you have come down here to try to see, there a way we with break through the logjam and go ahead and get things done. and i'm here to tell you that nobody wants to get this done more th
it is important to avoid the fiscal cliff and to do it the right way. >> reporter: doing it the right with a depends on who you are speaking to. i asked chris van hollen what happens if the white house and republicans in congress cannot reach a deal by january 1st. >> it doesn't necessarily mean january 2nd the world falls apart. but what it does mean is, if you go into january, deeply into january without having resolved these issues, taxes will go up across the board on everybody....
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it may not be a pleasant new year to avoid the fiscal cliff. some of the implications that could affect your wallet. those stories and >> i believe you said you are keeping your eye on a snowy vent your yid -- snow event. >> tomorrow, i think, we might have a little bit of slipping and sliding in the morning. there could be some freezing rain. this will be mostly a rain each event on wednesday. the storm is on saturday. that might be cold enough for snow. that will be the day. new year's eve looks good. >> we will be watching. merry christmas, everyone. the nightly news is next. the nightly news is next.
it may not be a pleasant new year to avoid the fiscal cliff. some of the implications that could affect your wallet. those stories and >> i believe you said you are keeping your eye on a snowy vent your yid -- snow event. >> tomorrow, i think, we might have a little bit of slipping and sliding in the morning. there could be some freezing rain. this will be mostly a rain each event on wednesday. the storm is on saturday. that might be cold enough for snow. that will be the day. new...
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slide doon the fiscal cliff. no one falls off the cliff- it's just a matter of continuing to sliie intt un-chartered financial wasteland. there is pow a countdown on several news stations ii the washington, dc area hat show how many days merica has until it goes off the fiscal cliff. but despite the fact that there is ess than 30 days for lawmakers to get their aat together to solve the fiscal cciff, the reality of the situation is that it is impossible to solve he fiscal cliff in the four weeks it took americaaa gennration of fiscally-irresponsible fiscal policies, including unfunded entttlement legislation to get us into this mess. it is unreasonable tt expect politicians to get us out of thhs mess before the government decides to go after & aalofty goal such as olving the fiscal cliff, it should focus on reachinggsome more cooplex tax reform and entitlement restructuuing. greece and he rest of the european unnon have dealt with many euro members impending default for several ears. it is hubrii for the us gover
slide doon the fiscal cliff. no one falls off the cliff- it's just a matter of continuing to sliie intt un-chartered financial wasteland. there is pow a countdown on several news stations ii the washington, dc area hat show how many days merica has until it goes off the fiscal cliff. but despite the fact that there is ess than 30 days for lawmakers to get their aat together to solve the fiscal cciff, the reality of the situation is that it is impossible to solve he fiscal cliff in the four...
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the fiscal cliff is scaring investors. stocks sank friday as the economy inches closer to going over the edge. the dow was down 120 points. the nasdaq down 29. the s&p slipped 13 and a half points. >>> the stock market is on track, though, for its fourth straight year of gains. the dow is up overall nearly 8%. the nasdaq has rallied more than 15% so far this year. the stock market is closed tomorrow for the christmas break. there will still be plenty of economic reports to sift through this week, including the latest on home prices and sales, consumer confidence and jobless claims. >>> it's not only investors but washington's failure to agree on a budget is affecting everyday americans' confidence about their finances. the university of michigan says its consumer sentiment index for december fell sharply from november's five-year high. more than one in four people surveyed cited concerns about higher taxes. >>> these are definitely the times we need comfort food the most. thank goodness twinkies, wonder bread and devil dog
the fiscal cliff is scaring investors. stocks sank friday as the economy inches closer to going over the edge. the dow was down 120 points. the nasdaq down 29. the s&p slipped 13 and a half points. >>> the stock market is on track, though, for its fourth straight year of gains. the dow is up overall nearly 8%. the nasdaq has rallied more than 15% so far this year. the stock market is closed tomorrow for the christmas break. there will still be plenty of economic reports to sift...
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cliff. nancy pelosi in san francisco for a veterans day event yesterday is returning to capitol hill to push a deal backed by the president to avoid that fiscal cliff with tax hikes on wealthier households, republicans have already started digging in. >> it will slow down our ability to create the jobs that everyone says they want. >> we have a deficit we have to deal with. we have to do it with growth, creation of job, cuts, we all know that. also with revenue. >> if a deal with congress is not reached by year's end scheduled budget cuts will be imposed. 400,000 government jobs tied to defense could be slashed. another 400,000 other jobs would be he ed. taxes will go up on everyone -- will be eliminated. tax will go up on everyone. >>> congress is demanding answers on the investigation of david petraeus who quit after admitting he an affair. senator feinstein wants to know why the bureau didn't notify her sooner? biographer paula broadwell sent harassing e-mails to another woman in florida.
cliff. nancy pelosi in san francisco for a veterans day event yesterday is returning to capitol hill to push a deal backed by the president to avoid that fiscal cliff with tax hikes on wealthier households, republicans have already started digging in. >> it will slow down our ability to create the jobs that everyone says they want. >> we have a deficit we have to deal with. we have to do it with growth, creation of job, cuts, we all know that. also with revenue. >> if a deal...
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the fiscal cliff issue. i want to show you a bit this morning of president obama in an interview with the bloomberg tv on tuesday talking about where he is in the debate. [video clip] >> i did not expect republicans to agree to any plan where they are betting that the entitlement reform will happen. we will have to have specific downpayments now recognizing we will have to continue to work to see if we can come up with better ideas to reduce health- care costs over the long term. that is the framework we are operating on. within that framework, i am happy to be flexible. i recognize i will not get 100%. i will not agree to a plan a in which we have some revenue that is vague and potentially comes out of the pockets of middle- class families in exchange for some very specific entitlement cuts that would affect seniors or other folks who are vulnerable. host: president obama with the bloomberg tv. next up, sarah on the republican line. caller: i think president obama is blackmailing the congress. he thinks sin
the fiscal cliff issue. i want to show you a bit this morning of president obama in an interview with the bloomberg tv on tuesday talking about where he is in the debate. [video clip] >> i did not expect republicans to agree to any plan where they are betting that the entitlement reform will happen. we will have to have specific downpayments now recognizing we will have to continue to work to see if we can come up with better ideas to reduce health- care costs over the long term. that is...
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fiscal cliff negotiations underway here in washington, d.c. continuing and washington state and colorado celebrating the freedom to smoke pot legally. all of that coming up plus yesterday jim demint from south carolina announced he is resigning from the senate to take over as head of the heritage foundation. >> that's good news for the senate. get rid of that whacko tea partyer but bad news for the heritage foundation, which will now have a reputation as the most extreme of all of of our think tanks welt tell you ideal he is leaving and more. current news update, standing buy in los angeles lease a ferguson. hi, lease a. good morning. >> hey, bi. good morning, everyone. we are awaiting the jobs report this morning out in the next and we are expecting to hear 80,000 jobs created last month. >> that's less than half the jobs we saw in october, but economists are saying don't put too much weight on those numbers. the down turn in growth is likely thanks to hurricane sandy making it near impossible to tell whether hiring is getting better or worse
fiscal cliff negotiations underway here in washington, d.c. continuing and washington state and colorado celebrating the freedom to smoke pot legally. all of that coming up plus yesterday jim demint from south carolina announced he is resigning from the senate to take over as head of the heritage foundation. >> that's good news for the senate. get rid of that whacko tea partyer but bad news for the heritage foundation, which will now have a reputation as the most extreme of all of of our...
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. >> what is the fiscal cliff and how >> live, local, late breaking, you are watching wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. continues now. >> are distressed maryland homeowners who needed financial relief getting their fair share of a national mortgage settlement? the multimillion dollar agreement was reached in february, with maryland receiving nearly a billion dollars. >> but a state group is questioning where the funds are going and once proof about -- wants proof about the group monitoring it. >> maryland homeowners under water, under employed or out of work. this offers a chance to save their homes from foreclosure. the national settlement brings in nearly a billion dollars to help people save their homes. >> we thought it was a good for step. >> but the maryland consumer rights coalition is concerned that some families in some neighborhoods are getting left out. >> in the agreement it says there should be no discrimination by geography, race, ethnicity or other variables. we believe they are getting relief and high income neighborhoods to the detriment of low
. >> what is the fiscal cliff and how >> live, local, late breaking, you are watching wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. continues now. >> are distressed maryland homeowners who needed financial relief getting their fair share of a national mortgage settlement? the multimillion dollar agreement was reached in february, with maryland receiving nearly a billion dollars. >> but a state group is questioning where the funds are going and once proof...
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use regularly. >>> minutes ago we brought you updates on the fiscal cliff. the president is getting ready to speak. >> above all protect our middle class and everyone driving to get into the middle class. i still want to get this done. it's the right thing to do for our families, for our businesses and our entire economy but the hour for immediate action is here. it is now. we're at the point in four days every american's tax rates are scheduled to go up by law. every american's paycheck will get considerably smaller. and that would be the wrong thing to do for our economy. it would be bad for middle class families and it would be bad for businesses that depend on family spending. fortunately, congress can prevent it from happening, if they act right now. i just will a good and constructive discussion about how to prevent this tax hike on the middle class. i'm optimistic we may be able to reach pan agreement that will pass both houses in time. senators reid and mcchon nell are work -- mcconnell are working on such an agreement as we speak. but if an agreemen
use regularly. >>> minutes ago we brought you updates on the fiscal cliff. the president is getting ready to speak. >> above all protect our middle class and everyone driving to get into the middle class. i still want to get this done. it's the right thing to do for our families, for our businesses and our entire economy but the hour for immediate action is here. it is now. we're at the point in four days every american's tax rates are scheduled to go up by law. every american's...
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cliff. he also gave an ultimatum to leaders of the senate. more on that next. >> the fines keep coming to the ravens. why this matter should have happened. >> breaking down this upcoming little storm over the weekend. let's take a look outside. dry in baltimore right now. 42 >> late breaking details out of washington from the white house. we heard from a very frustrated barack obama after a meeting with congressional leaders to talk about the fiscal cliff. he said it was a good day and constructive conversation. he also said mitch mcconnell and harry reid are currently working on a bipartisan agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. again a reminder, on january 1st, a package of across-the- board spending cuts and tax increases go into effect. the president also issued an ultimatum saying if no bipartisan agreement can be reached, he will ask them to bring it package to the floor for an up or down vote. why does everyone have to wait until the last minute? he called this a self-inflicted politic
cliff. he also gave an ultimatum to leaders of the senate. more on that next. >> the fines keep coming to the ravens. why this matter should have happened. >> breaking down this upcoming little storm over the weekend. let's take a look outside. dry in baltimore right now. 42 >> late breaking details out of washington from the white house. we heard from a very frustrated barack obama after a meeting with congressional leaders to talk about the fiscal cliff. he said it was a...
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authorities described the fiscal cliff as a doomsday scenario that would initiate tax increases that could affect your job, your 401k, and your wallet. nearly 90% of u.s. households could see taxes go up around $3,500 next year. the uncertainty could also affect holiday shopping. the budget office warns the fiscal cliff could cause the economy to slide back into a recession and raise the unemployment rate to 9.1%. >> more will be taken out of your check. you will have less to spend. the impact will be substantial. think about the coffee shop across the street from the plant that makes weapons. the ripple effect on communities, workers, and families. >> if washington cannot get a deal done before january and we do go off the cliff, maryland would hit the ground harder than many other states. >> the question is, why? a closer look at the potential impact. >> maryland has strong financial ties to the federal government. if washington cannot cut this deal, experts say maryland will quickly be in a recession. as politicians state their positions on how to avoid a fiscal cliff -- >> i am n
authorities described the fiscal cliff as a doomsday scenario that would initiate tax increases that could affect your job, your 401k, and your wallet. nearly 90% of u.s. households could see taxes go up around $3,500 next year. the uncertainty could also affect holiday shopping. the budget office warns the fiscal cliff could cause the economy to slide back into a recession and raise the unemployment rate to 9.1%. >> more will be taken out of your check. you will have less to spend. the...
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. >> to washington and the fiscal cliff budget talks. if they fail to produce a deal, more than two million people will lose unamendment benefits a few days after christmas. nadia ram dishas more on shopping habits. >> alexandria, what do you want for christmas? >> furby and barbie. >> furby, barbie, and electronics are a taste of some of the must-have items this holiday shopping season and this ellicott city target store was bustling saturday with shoppers determined to make holiday purchases within reason. >> they'll save us a lot of money. >> with the looming fiscal cliff, linda and mike martzen are changing holiday shopping habits this year, relying on coupons and shopping less in case the cliff goes over in the beginning of the year. they're not alone. >> buying more practical, stuff people want. >> trying to save more and buy less in case taxes do go up. >> experts say the fiscal cliff could play grinch to the u.s. economy during the holiday shopping season. in a recent survey, the national retail federation found about 2/3 of shop
. >> to washington and the fiscal cliff budget talks. if they fail to produce a deal, more than two million people will lose unamendment benefits a few days after christmas. nadia ram dishas more on shopping habits. >> alexandria, what do you want for christmas? >> furby and barbie. >> furby, barbie, and electronics are a taste of some of the must-have items this holiday shopping season and this ellicott city target store was bustling saturday with shoppers determined to...
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i do not think they are prepared to deal with the fiscal cliff. before 1980, the tax system was balanced. at some point they changed the entire thing to benefit the wealthy. what they have done is taken the government workers and they have taken the private workers and made them make the stuff. they are selling stuff to the government workers that benefit the wealthy. the difference between the private sector is and what the government workers and what they make, that is the profit. that is what they do not want to balance the budget. the profit is in the interest of the wealthy. host: at the leadership level there is no interest in fixing these things because of the money involved? caller: yes, that is why you have mass poverty and food stamps. they cannot afford the things they are doing. pour and i worked really hard. a lot of people that are poor and work really hard and they are basically making stuff for the middle class or the government class. do you understand what i am saying? the new york times in their up --uwrite one of the people who
i do not think they are prepared to deal with the fiscal cliff. before 1980, the tax system was balanced. at some point they changed the entire thing to benefit the wealthy. what they have done is taken the government workers and they have taken the private workers and made them make the stuff. they are selling stuff to the government workers that benefit the wealthy. the difference between the private sector is and what the government workers and what they make, that is the profit. that is...
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fiscal cliff. there are interested in their own party. they have been against the president from the beginning, so they are not going to change anything. they do not want to help america. what people are they for? the people have spoken, but they do not ever listen to the people. what people are the working for? host: james in new york as a deadline for independents. caller: i just want to point out something. 400% to 1000% increase in salaries versus the workers for the so-called job creators, along the way, the people are not making these increases in salaries. they talk about cutting taxes on the wealthy. well, what about giving money -- a fair percentage of an increase to the people that are doing the work? i never hear anything about that. it just seems to me that the unfairness starts there. host: that is james and new york. the lead story in this morning's boston globe with the headline "modest hope." [video clip] >> i just had a good and constructive discussion with senate and house leaders
fiscal cliff. there are interested in their own party. they have been against the president from the beginning, so they are not going to change anything. they do not want to help america. what people are they for? the people have spoken, but they do not ever listen to the people. what people are the working for? host: james in new york as a deadline for independents. caller: i just want to point out something. 400% to 1000% increase in salaries versus the workers for the so-called job creators,...
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and the deal to avoid the fiscal cliff could be spoiled by disagreements over taxes and spending. wbal tv-11 news. >> and as the national debate rages, there are 500 stores nationwide suspending the sale of assault-style rifles. >> we will tell you which sports chain is taking a stand, next. >> the governor says he is likely to push for a weapons ban. >> but first, a man who opened fire into a california mallhqhqq mine was earned off vietnam in 1968. over the south pacific in 1943. i got mine in iraq, 2003. usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection, and because usaa's commitment to serve the military, veterans and their families is without equal. begin your legacy, get an auto insurance quote. usaa. we know what it means to serve. >> here is the starling story for you. a california man who police say fired gunshots outside up a crowded mall says he did to relieve the stress. he shot 50 rounds from his pistol at a mall in newport beach on sunday. he was depressed about the death of his grandmother and up
and the deal to avoid the fiscal cliff could be spoiled by disagreements over taxes and spending. wbal tv-11 news. >> and as the national debate rages, there are 500 stores nationwide suspending the sale of assault-style rifles. >> we will tell you which sports chain is taking a stand, next. >> the governor says he is likely to push for a weapons ban. >> but first, a man who opened fire into a california mallhqhqq mine was earned off vietnam in 1968. over the south...
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>>> the fiscal cliff, no concern for these consumers. why they're dropping a truckload of cash for a cool ride. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, legal settlement. a district judge has given preliminary approval to the payment in a class action st acceleration. th >>> tonight, toyota is now one step closer to paying a $1 billion legal settlement over sudden acceleration. the carmaker recalled 14 million cars worldwide to deal with the defect it blamed on drivers and floor mats. final approval of the settlement is not expected until june. >>> when it comes to luxury cars, economic speed bumps don't seem to get in the way. they're going to finish the year at their highest level since 2007. it's expected to grow more next year. that's especially true for higher-end luxury cars. >> we're very excited about sales. cars are flying off the lots. >> they can fly? car sales are traditionally up around the holidays, because that's when bosses get their big bonuses. but dealers are also reporting increases in the more moderate vehicles. >>> well, fans of the
>>> the fiscal cliff, no concern for these consumers. why they're dropping a truckload of cash for a cool ride. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, legal settlement. a district judge has given preliminary approval to the payment in a class action st acceleration. th >>> tonight, toyota is now one step closer to paying a $1 billion legal settlement over sudden acceleration. the carmaker recalled 14 million cars worldwide to deal with the defect it blamed on drivers and floor mats. final...
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we may all be focused on the fiscal cliff. we may see the talks blowing up right in front of our eyes. even as the averages denied washington's gravitational pull, the dow gaining 60 points, s&p climbing .55%, nasdaq advancing .20%, we know when the president or the speaker of the house comes on the tube these days, the market is going to get hammered. sell, sell, sell, sell, sell, sell. even if it is just temporary. >> sell, sell, sell. >> the only thing you need to know is the time they're going to come on. if you could just blast out of some aggressive growth stocks or sell some s&p futures when see them walk to the podium, you could probably coin money! i'm surprised the president doesn't start his talks by saying, look, look, america, i'm about to send the s&p 500 down a percent with what i say. how about the speaker? maybe he should say you better dump your apple now. suffice it to say we all have to keep one eye on washington and hope they don't poke it out with their endless failure to rise above partisanship. when we
we may all be focused on the fiscal cliff. we may see the talks blowing up right in front of our eyes. even as the averages denied washington's gravitational pull, the dow gaining 60 points, s&p climbing .55%, nasdaq advancing .20%, we know when the president or the speaker of the house comes on the tube these days, the market is going to get hammered. sell, sell, sell, sell, sell, sell. even if it is just temporary. >> sell, sell, sell. >> the only thing you need to know is the...
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i think it's really the fiscal cliff. all the attention on the fiscal cliff and no action is really producing i think a dampered view from small business and they're kind of waiting on the sidelines right now. >> but on the other side, if you're a company and we go over the fiscal cliff, how the heck do you figure out the paycheck and what has to be taken out unless you call paychecks? >> depending on the number of regulations, there's probably going to be more regulation and that does help us. but we'd like to see new business formation get back to where it was a few years ago and i think you have to get past these things. what you're seeing in our clients, they're not opening up their second location, not hiring more employees. it's kind of quiet. our client base is still positive but it's starting to moderate. 1.8 to 1.2 is a key metric. the journal felt that it wouldn't happen and it didn't but now it does seem to be happen happening. >> the 1.2 was impacted by hurricane sandy. we had about 20% of our clients impacted
i think it's really the fiscal cliff. all the attention on the fiscal cliff and no action is really producing i think a dampered view from small business and they're kind of waiting on the sidelines right now. >> but on the other side, if you're a company and we go over the fiscal cliff, how the heck do you figure out the paycheck and what has to be taken out unless you call paychecks? >> depending on the number of regulations, there's probably going to be more regulation and that...
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. >> america drives off that fiscal cliff in a few days. in washington, it appears there is no one try to put up a roadblock. is there time to reach a deal? >> the ravens stick to the plan for rayless. the latest on his status and the road trips in 2013. >> as this big storm winds down, we have another one on the horizon. we check the seven best forecast. some light rain in downtown baltimore. the weather is next. >> for retailers this was the weakest shopping season since 2008. electronics and jewelry came in below expectations. retailers are hoping americans go on a post holiday shopping binge. a financial storm of sorts looms tonight as the deadline to avoid having the economy over the fiscal clifton years. as president obama is on his way back to washington, some lawmakers are expected to get back to the nation's capital. >> with five days left to reach an agreement, doubts are growing that the white house and republicans can cut a deal in time. after spending part his christmas holiday visiting presidenthow y. hawaii, obama will return
. >> america drives off that fiscal cliff in a few days. in washington, it appears there is no one try to put up a roadblock. is there time to reach a deal? >> the ravens stick to the plan for rayless. the latest on his status and the road trips in 2013. >> as this big storm winds down, we have another one on the horizon. we check the seven best forecast. some light rain in downtown baltimore. the weather is next. >> for retailers this was the weakest shopping season...
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>> time is running out to prevent going over the fiscal cliff. congress needs to reach an agreement. the deadline is days away. a celebration of family and culture. baltimore residents are coming together to observe the holiday. >> the rest of the weekend looks good. we will check the forecast in a few minutes. >> you are watching wbal-tv 11. this is 11 news at 6:00. >> in just 48 hours, taxes could go up substantially. president obama and house speaker john banner could not reach a compromise. it is now up to the leaders of the senate to try. they are working on a plan today. they're hoping to bring it to lawmakers to mark. >> as senate leaders work behind closed doors, president obama and republicans issued it messages on the web. >> we cannot afford itself- inflicted when to the economy. the economy is growing. keeping it that way means the folks you sent to washington have to do their jobs. >> if the nation goes over the fiscal cliff, each side says the other is to blame. correct we can still avoid going over the fiscal cliff if the president
>> time is running out to prevent going over the fiscal cliff. congress needs to reach an agreement. the deadline is days away. a celebration of family and culture. baltimore residents are coming together to observe the holiday. >> the rest of the weekend looks good. we will check the forecast in a few minutes. >> you are watching wbal-tv 11. this is 11 news at 6:00. >> in just 48 hours, taxes could go up substantially. president obama and house speaker john banner could...
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we're just going to jump it. >> we've got grinches. >> fiscal cliff is not far om
we're just going to jump it. >> we've got grinches. >> fiscal cliff is not far om
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>> the fiscal cliff. first of all i think there are issues that are beginning to improve and, you know, whether you look at the euro zone which is making progress, gradually, laboriously and certainly improving and with good numbers because if you look at thinge ia because if you look at thinge a greg gat euro zone debt, and you have political stability back now that the new team is in place so the volatility and the instability factors that are outside have reduced. the real threat that we have at the moment is really here with us and that can be addressed. >> but when you look at, i mean i understood that the european banks had sort of downsized or downgraded what they thought would be growth. you've got more than 11% unemployment in the euro zone, which is a good deal higher than here. >> yeah yeah. >> are those things threats to the u.s. economy or do you think the u.s. economy now is destabilizing or has the potential to destabilize the world economy? >> i think the u.s. economy, because it's a relat
>> the fiscal cliff. first of all i think there are issues that are beginning to improve and, you know, whether you look at the euro zone which is making progress, gradually, laboriously and certainly improving and with good numbers because if you look at thinge ia because if you look at thinge a greg gat euro zone debt, and you have political stability back now that the new team is in place so the volatility and the instability factors that are outside have reduced. the real threat that...
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. >> we have spoken on "mad money" and the rest of the network about the fiscal cliff. you brought it up directly when talking about the buying of new trucks you say there are people who are pausing because of worries a about the fiscal cliff. >> we think whether it is a consumer or capital goods purchaser. the closer we get to year end the reality of potential real problem from the fiscal cliff is becoming very immediate to people. we are concerned about it. we have spoken about it publically. we think this is a time when we need real leadership to deal with the expense and revenue side. this is more of a political problem than an economic problem. this needs to be solved to set the framework for more certainty to get on to growth and growing jobs in this country. >> at the same time you're positive about north america. we have automotive, very strong just the plain old electrical business is good which brings me to cooper. to me it seems like you are going to double down on the strong part of eaton with cooper. if anything, people are worried about europe which can tu
. >> we have spoken on "mad money" and the rest of the network about the fiscal cliff. you brought it up directly when talking about the buying of new trucks you say there are people who are pausing because of worries a about the fiscal cliff. >> we think whether it is a consumer or capital goods purchaser. the closer we get to year end the reality of potential real problem from the fiscal cliff is becoming very immediate to people. we are concerned about it. we have...
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. >>> the buzz words following the election fiscal cliff. how can to impact you down the road. >>> jesse jackson will be in baltimore. the issues he will discuss next. >>> you want temperatures today and coming in at 39 degrees. 41 under partly sunny skies. go to our app store and down load the app and get the temperature where you live. we'll be right back. >>> now annoyed did you get on your facebook on election day. were you not alone if if you defriended someone. >> that's harsh. and a poll and 47% of people responded saying they cut someone out of their facebook life because of election comments. >> whatever happened to agreeing to disagree. >>> and mitt romney thought he had a fighting chance at the white house. >> now they have come and gone. what is next for him. and we go to chicago with a look ahead for the presidential nominee. >> reporter: after the battle followed by campaigning to win the white house, it is the end of one road for mitt romney. >> i so wish i had been able to fulfill your hopes to lead the country in a different
. >>> the buzz words following the election fiscal cliff. how can to impact you down the road. >>> jesse jackson will be in baltimore. the issues he will discuss next. >>> you want temperatures today and coming in at 39 degrees. 41 under partly sunny skies. go to our app store and down load the app and get the temperature where you live. we'll be right back. >>> now annoyed did you get on your facebook on election day. were you not alone if if you defriended...
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because we will all be going over -- >> that fiscal cliff. >> fiscal cliff. >> fiscal cliff. >> that dreaded fiscal cliff. >> stephen: yes, the dreaded fiscal cliff. an unavoidable money will technology the razor-sharp financial rocks below. it all started back in 2011 during the showdown over raising our debt ceiling when republicans wanted spending cuts and obama wanted to raise taxes. which led to a budget crisis that congress solved by not solving it. (laughter) instead, they handed it over to something called "the supercongress" which couldn't fail because it was super. (laughter) unfortunately it was also congress so it failed. (laughter) and as a result -- (applause) as a result -- (applause) as a result, folks, we are facing another thing called sequestration which at first sounds like rationing the amount you can watch "sea quest." (laughter) but it's even worse than that. (laughter) sequestration is automatic spending cuts that both sides agree would trigger a new recession. it's like congress put a gun to the economy's head and swore it will pull the triger if congress doe
because we will all be going over -- >> that fiscal cliff. >> fiscal cliff. >> fiscal cliff. >> that dreaded fiscal cliff. >> stephen: yes, the dreaded fiscal cliff. an unavoidable money will technology the razor-sharp financial rocks below. it all started back in 2011 during the showdown over raising our debt ceiling when republicans wanted spending cuts and obama wanted to raise taxes. which led to a budget crisis that congress solved by not solving it....
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>> which one a tax reform deal or the fiscal cliff deal? >> no, the fiscal cliff deal, and what might they be arriving at in the next day or so? >> well, here is what we are hearing. i will believe none of it until i see it. >> right. >> the rates will go up for high income people, and we don't know how high income, president obama wants $250,000 as the threshold, but republicans are pushing for more than $400,000, but it is splitting hairs at a certain point and especially now in the 11th hour or less than 30 hours away from the deadline. so we will see that, and we hope that they are going to put an amt patch in to protect the middle-class in from playing the wealth year for tax year 2012 yet, and we are totally running out of time on that one, and we have a bunch of tax extenders for businesses and individuals and they have expired and will they extend those? and the payroll tax will certainly expire and nobody is talking about that. the first pay xhek in jcheck in will be smaller regardless because of that. >> and you are so good at giv
>> which one a tax reform deal or the fiscal cliff deal? >> no, the fiscal cliff deal, and what might they be arriving at in the next day or so? >> well, here is what we are hearing. i will believe none of it until i see it. >> right. >> the rates will go up for high income people, and we don't know how high income, president obama wants $250,000 as the threshold, but republicans are pushing for more than $400,000, but it is splitting hairs at a certain point and...
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. >> the clock is ticking we are four days away frulg off the fiscal cliff. what law makers are doing to try to avoid an economic disaster. >> the loss of a leader and a hero. this morning we are remembering general norman schwarzkopf and looking at the legacy he left behind on this friday september 28th. good morning -- december 28th. good morning i am charley croweson. >> i am megan pringle. the weather has been the story because we have seeing wild weather and it's been cold. >> some of that is coming up for the weekend. mike masco is standing by to let us know how bad it could be getting. >> we will see a couple inches of snow across the area. today not a problem a few clouds in the afternoon. glen burnie at 35. around the freezing mark in reisterstown and manchester 28 degrees. and here we go winter weather advisories over the northern tier close to the p.a. line into tomorrow. we are expecting advising that this storm over the tennessee valley will run into cold air and produce a snow event. look at future trend look good during the course of the mornin
. >> the clock is ticking we are four days away frulg off the fiscal cliff. what law makers are doing to try to avoid an economic disaster. >> the loss of a leader and a hero. this morning we are remembering general norman schwarzkopf and looking at the legacy he left behind on this friday september 28th. good morning -- december 28th. good morning i am charley croweson. >> i am megan pringle. the weather has been the story because we have seeing wild weather and it's been...
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the house has already passed legislation to avoid the entire fiscal cliff. democrats have not. the president returned to washington today for a last minute push before leaving vacation in hawaii he had separate phone talks with congressional leaders but it's not clear that those talks helps. washington's failure to avoid the cliff threatens to undermine the recovery as americans face big tax hikes, adding to the mess the treasurey department is warning that the government will soon be unable to pay its bills. the house republican leaders say they will take action on whatever bill the senate can pass but the senate must act first. abc news washington. >> now for more on the fiscal cliff and what it could mean for your pay we have you covered. just head to the home page, slide show for a break down of what difference situations in washington could mean for your bank account. >>> and we are working for you with only four days left in the year it's a good time to talk about the maryland homestead tax credit application deadline one more time. the credit is used to help off set incr
the house has already passed legislation to avoid the entire fiscal cliff. democrats have not. the president returned to washington today for a last minute push before leaving vacation in hawaii he had separate phone talks with congressional leaders but it's not clear that those talks helps. washington's failure to avoid the cliff threatens to undermine the recovery as americans face big tax hikes, adding to the mess the treasurey department is warning that the government will soon be unable to...
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. >> the fiscal cliff is the most pressing. i'm not totally convinced they'll be able to figure it out because this is, as i say, feels like there's one last celebrity death match that's lingering in there. >> and it's not just fiscal cliffs to worry about. >> we've learned that israeli ground forces are on the move toward gaza. comes after markets were fired from been the palestinian controlled region. >> can the regular trader even keep up? >> you know, we've spent 13 years developing a good computer system and developing intellectual property around those trading systems. so the notion that a guy can kind of trade and just kind of do it as hobby and compete, i'm not going to say it's impossible, but yeah, that might be a little bit hard. >> that's what we're here for. "fast money" begins right now. >>> live from the nasdaq market site in new york city's times scare, i'm melissa lee. mastering mobile. it's tripped up many chip makers. we have a conversation with the ceo of qualcomm. "breaking dawn 2" opens nationwide tomorrow
. >> the fiscal cliff is the most pressing. i'm not totally convinced they'll be able to figure it out because this is, as i say, feels like there's one last celebrity death match that's lingering in there. >> and it's not just fiscal cliffs to worry about. >> we've learned that israeli ground forces are on the move toward gaza. comes after markets were fired from been the palestinian controlled region. >> can the regular trader even keep up? >> you know, we've...
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we are still talking about the fiscal cliff this morning. and we are joined now by virginia democrat jeremy connoly who came in on new year's eve. thank you so much. >> good to be here. >> your colleague was just on here congressman roe from tennessee. he was mentioning spending cuts being the big issue. but give me your take on this. your reaction. >> it is more than that. last time we balanced the budget under bill clinton, revenues and spending were inbalanced. we were spending and 20% coming in as revenue. those numbers have changed. we're at 24-25% spending, too high. revenue is down to 14-15%. too low. we have to lower spending and raise revenue. it's not rocket science. and the unwillingness. what my good friend phil roe didn't say on air was he's taken the pledge. never ever to raise taxes. all but 7 of my republican friends have taken that pledge which is a huge impediment to our getting something done. >> do they have to stick to that pledge? >> i hope they will renounce that pledge. the only pledge worth taking when you get electe
we are still talking about the fiscal cliff this morning. and we are joined now by virginia democrat jeremy connoly who came in on new year's eve. thank you so much. >> good to be here. >> your colleague was just on here congressman roe from tennessee. he was mentioning spending cuts being the big issue. but give me your take on this. your reaction. >> it is more than that. last time we balanced the budget under bill clinton, revenues and spending were inbalanced. we were...
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there's a possible movement tonight in the fiscal cliff stand off. we'll have the lathe coming up. >>> take a look at that fog. light mist and drizzle here on the weather terrace. i'll tell you how long that will stick around. you'll want to keep the umbrella handy. details coming up in your seven- day forecast. >>> possible signs of movement today in the fiscal cliff debate. they met privately at the white house this afternoon. their first meeting since mid- november. and also today, talk of a compromise on a political talk show. he and other republican senators, they would consider raising the top tax rates for the wealthiest americans they believe that a compromise would be reached. >> i think we will get a deal. i think everyone realizes how important it is. our economy is moving up some. not fast enough, but just some. to be going over that cliff is just terrible. i think we will get an agreement. >> there is a growing group of folks looking at this, realizing we don't have a lot of cards as it relates to the tax issue. we have one house, that's
there's a possible movement tonight in the fiscal cliff stand off. we'll have the lathe coming up. >>> take a look at that fog. light mist and drizzle here on the weather terrace. i'll tell you how long that will stick around. you'll want to keep the umbrella handy. details coming up in your seven- day forecast. >>> possible signs of movement today in the fiscal cliff debate. they met privately at the white house this afternoon. their first meeting since mid- november. and...